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Navy Yard is nation’s largest LEED neighborhood, Rare ‘Franklin’ trees & more

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news:  Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A…

5 days ago

How Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to…

1 week ago

Over 22k saved toads, PGW protests, baby tortoise debut & more

It's Earth Week! Celebrate by catching up on this week's green news: The Schuylkill Center of Environmental Education’s Toad Detour…

2 weeks ago

Environmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly leaders who are changing that.

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth…

2 weeks ago

“I knew it was a scam”: More former workers come forward to say The Rounds’ sustainability claims don’t add up.

Buying new jars instead of cleaning old ones. Driving personal vehicles for drop-offs. These former employees joined the startup for…

2 weeks ago

Four Seasons gets greener, Clothing drop-offs, Earth week events & more.

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news. Cradles to Crayons launches its 2025 Spring Greening initiative to collect clothing. This…

3 weeks ago

March climate change data, Philly Tree Plan updates, a healthier Delaware, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at…

4 weeks ago

Horticulture in the Zoo, energy assistance for Philadelphians, and the latest funding cuts.

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: The Zoo’s gardens are getting a horticultural makeover. The Philadelphia Zoo is partnering…

1 month ago

Curbing illegal dumping necessitates a multi-pronged approach. Is recycling part of that equation?

A recent City Council hearing examined the crackdown on illegal dumping. Is the city making progress?  “This short dumping is…

1 month ago

Wildlife protections, Zero Fare in jeopardy, protests against EPA cuts, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: A new report by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center explains how wildlife corridors help…

1 month ago